The geopolitical consequences of a second Trump term would be seismic
If Trump wins, Ukraine will likely face defeat thanks to administration pressure and the end of American support. NATO would not likely last long.
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A China slump and another President Trump?: Foreign affairs experts break down 2024's geopolitical hotspots
We can’t predict what MPs will focus on when they get back to policymaking, but here’s what foreign affairs experts think they need to address immediately.
‘We are much more divided than we realized’: The Roundtable on the first 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war
This week’s Roundtable discusses the 100 days since Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel, with a particular focus on the reaction in Canada. They also cover new polling that shows the Liberals are far behind the Conservatives and discuss Trudeau’s controversial Christmas vacation.
The Hub predicts what's in store for 2024
2023 has (finally) come to an end. It was a contentious year filled with truly earth-shaking events both internationally and domestically. Does 2024 hold more of the same?
If you care about Canada's security, 2023 was a year of substantial disappointment
Considering the hope that the year started with and how it ended, it’s unlikely that much will change in 2024. Rather than the beginnings of a renewal, the CAF is in a worse state and facing an even deeper hole it needs to dig out of.
Yossi Klein Halevi on Israel's determined mood following the Oct. 7 attacks
This episode of Hub Dialogues features executive director of The Hub, Rudyard Griffiths, in conversation with best-selling author and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute Yossi Klein Halevi about Israel after the October 7th attacks, what is at stake for Israeli democracy and security, and the future of a potential peace process with Palestinians.
Canada must make the Middle East a geopolitical priority once again
Most geostrategic debate in Canada is framed within the Pacific and Atlantic regions. But they do not exist in isolation. The Middle East’s relevance to world politics is high.
Was the Statute of Westminster Canada's most influential contribution to global affairs?
This week’s notable anniversary in Canadian history is December 11, 1931, the date in which the Statute of Westminster received royal assent in London. The statute gave Canada independence from Britain to govern its own internal and external affairs.
As EU leaders visit Newfoundland, the message is clear: It's time to step up, Canada
Canada is viewed by the EU as a reliable and like-minded partner, so it should come as no surprise that the EU wants to develop stronger ties with us. As global instability grows, it’s time for Canada, to step up and produce more of what the EU and other allies need—especially energy and critical minerals.
It's time for Canada to radically rethink its role in the world
The desire to merely be seen, to uphold the status quo, and the fetishization of dialogue, needs a re-evaluation. Our guiding light must be advancing Canadian interests in concert with addressing global issues.
